Green Technologies

NAFILean blends natural materials for visually appealing parts

2025-08-29T08:07:00

The inherent beauty of natural products such as flax is already being harnessed by the marine industry, such as on this Greenboats FX27 daysailer. The gelcoat has a gloss finish to highlight the weave of the natural reinforcement beneath

The French composites specialist Materi’act has developed a biocomposite made from recycled plastics with 20% natural fibre for parts that ‘make biomass visible.’

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